World War II commando, Cold War spy, and CIA director under presidents Nixon and Ford, William Egan Colby played a critical role in some of the most pivotal events of the twentieth century. A quintessential member of the greatest generation, Colby embodied the moral and strategic ambiguities of the [...]
A portrait of Japan's first significant samurai leader and his world
Was samurai warrior Taira Masakado a quixotic megalomaniac or a hero swept up by events beyond his control? Did he really declare himself to be the ""New Emperor""? Did he suffer divine retribution for his ego and ambition? Fil[...]
16 authentic costumes for 2 samurai: outfits for a warrior general, member of the imperial guard, royal soldier, more. Includes weapons, headgear, other accessories.
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The fifth instalment in this popular and highly successful series, "Viking" follows on from Legionary, Gladiator, Knight and Samurai, your guide to the Norse world of the tenth century ad. Discover everything you will need to become a successful Viking warrior: how to join a war band; what to look f[...]
An inspiring ecological call to arms by America's foremost and most controversial environmental activist, Dave Foreman. It is a book that will set the course for the environmental movement for years to come. "Rude and brilliant. Read it and you will see the future"--William Kittredge. Line drawings.[...]
Based on long-term field work in the disputed borderlands between Pakistan and India, this title examines the fraught social processes by which people whose lives and families have been shaped by a long history of political conflict produce and maintain a modern jihad.[...]
Based on long-term field work in the disputed borderlands between Pakistan and India, this title examines the fraught social processes by which people whose lives and families have been shaped by a long history of political conflict produce and maintain a modern jihad.[...]
Examining sites that are familiar to many modern tourists, Valerie Warrior avoids imposing a modern perspective on the topic by using the testimony of the ancient Romans to describe traditional Roman religion. The ancient testimony recreates the social and historical contexts in which Roman religion[...]
This book offers a full and comprehensive account of one of the most colourful and formative reigns in French history, that of Francis I (1515?47). First published to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Francis?s birth in 1994, this book is a completely revised version of Knecht?s earlier study o[...]
Who is Wonder Woman? How did she become a powerful Super Hero? What abilites does she use to fight for what is right? In this biography--complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles--young readers will delight in learning the complete history of the awesome Ama[...]
In this adaptation of his best-selling book, "The Heart and the Fist," Eric speaks directly to teen readers, interweaving memoir and intimate second-person narratives that ask the reader to put themselves in the shoes of himself and others. Readers will share in Eric's evolution from average kid to [...]
Brittany is a modern woman who is certain she will never have anyone to love her. Her relationships have been few and far between. Then one day, Dalden walks into her life. Dalden is a stranger to the country, and begs Brittany to help him in his quest to find a criminal - a quest which will take Br[...]
The Sacketts walked tall in the untamed forests and wild mountain paths, strong men who sought peace in the savage wilderness. That peace was challenged when rival Indian trives threatened war, and ruthless white men, hoping to exploit the tensions, kidnapped a settler's beautiful daughter. Onl[...]
A passionate tale of danger, adventure, and romance that sweeps from a Saxon stronghold to a lovers' bower in the cool, jade green forests of Wales.[...]
Her stories are tender and sensual, humorous and deeply involving. Now Karyn Monk offers her most enthralling romance ever: a tale of a shattered hero fighting for redemption--and fighting for love...
Ariella MacKendrick knew her people had only one hope for survival: she must find the might[...]
The historical tales of Karyn Monk are filled with unforgettable romance and her own special brand of warmth and humor. Now love casts its spell in the Highlands, as a warrior seeks a miracle from a mysterious lady of secrets and magic....
"The Witch and the Warrior"
Suspected of witchcraft,[...]
Matthew Hervey of the 6th Light Dragoons is urgently summoned to the Cape Colony when he learns that the Zulu warrior King Shaka is about to wage war. Soon Hervey, his old friend Eyre Somervile and their escort of dragoons and mounted rifles are riding north. When they arrive at Shaka's kraal it is [...]